spur
= to encourage or stimulate someone or something to take action or to make progress
The government plans to spur economic growth through new investment policies.
Mark’s new business strategy spurred rapid growth in sales.
A recent marathon win spurred Mark to train even harder.
A delicious meal at campus spurred Susan’s love for cooking.
Susan’s coach’s encouragement spurred her to train harder.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "spur":
Synonyms:
encourage
motivate
prompt
stimulate
Antonyms:
discourage
deter
hinder
inhibit
What does the verb "spur" mean?
A) To stop suddenly
B) To encourage action
C) To ignore something
D) To delay progress
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